22 Summer Kids Boredom Busters
Looking for fun craft ideas to entertain your children? Try these summertime kids to tweens boredom busters they are sure to keep them busy for a while. For more fun crafty ideas see my Craft page.
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With the summer break upon us, parents everywhere are looking for ways to keep their children entertained and away from screens or video games.
Keeping kids busy and engaged can be a challenge, especially when it comes to small children or toddlers. Fortunately, there are activities that families can do together to keep young minds busy and having fun.
There are many fun activities that kids can do to bust boredom. These activities range from indoor games such as board games to outdoor activities like biking and tag.
Crafting can also provide an exciting outlet for children to explore their creative side. There are online options for entertainment like playing video games or exploring virtual museums and zoos.
Reading is also an excellent way for kids to engage in stimulating thought and learn something new.
This post will show you some easy things for kids to do and play with. Plus some really cool advanced things for the parents to create to engage the kids!
Kids to Tweens Boredom Busters
From outdoor activities in nature to DIY board games and arts & crafts, these boredom busters will help your kids make the most of the summer or holiday break!
Kids Crafts
Crafts are a great way for kids to explore their creativity and have fun at the same time. Doing crafts can also help children to develop fine motor skills, and encourages them to think outside the box.
Shrinky Dink Key Chain
Create fun monogrammed keychains with classic shrinky dinks!
DIY Kid’s Kaleidoscope
Dun DIY made from a paper tube and paper mache flower pot.
Anthropologie Party Animal Necklace DIY Tutorial
Make these adorable animal necklaces for dress up play or party favors!
Rainbow Kinetic Sand
Easy kinetic sand recipe with simple ingredients!
How To Make All Natural Homemade Gluten-Free PlayDoh
A fun and easy craft to DIY with the kids and have them playing for hours! Non-toxic, no artificial colors or chemical ingredients.
GIANT Bubble Recipe
Make the most amazing giant bubbles with this fun recipe!
Mermaid-Inspired DIY Slime Without Borax
3 Glitter slime recipes all made without Borax for a chemical free safer play time.
Marshmallow Shooter for Summer Fun
Evey kid wil love this one! Easy DIY with a few supplies from the plumbing section of the hardware store.
How to Make a Kid Friendly Indoor Fairy Garden
Cute kid friendly indoor fairy garden project that they could put together with a little help from and adult.
DIY Games to Make and Play
Here are some ideas for quick and easy DIY kid games that will help keep your children engaged while teaching them learning skills.
Bigfoot Cardboard Feet Tutorial
Make silly giant Big Foot Feet to add to your shoes and have a race!
D.I.Y. Twister Game
Make your own Twister game with sidewalk chalk and cardboard.
DIY Tic Tac Toe Tag Game
Great game to get kids out of the house and exersing!
How to make a Car Racing Game
A must see for bored race car lovers! Fun DIY game you play and race your cars to theend of the playmat.
Felt Minecraft Busy Board
Make fun Minecraft designs on a DIY felt board.
Toddler Activity: Sticky Window Fun
Fun for toddlers! They can stay busy for a while by sticking items on sticky paper!
DIY Adult Kid Projects
With the right supplies and tools, you can easily create a range of different DIY building projects for kids. From basic construction projects to more challenging creations, there is something listed that every kid can enjoy.
How to build a DIY balance beam for toddlers
Fun adult DIY that teaches skill and balance for young and older children.
Freestanding DIY Hook and Ring Game Tutorial
Fun game ring and hook game tutorial for the adults to make. Perfect for older children and tweens.
DIY Water Spray Table Made from Plastic Storage Bin and Piping
Little kids love to play in the water. Check out this DIy table to keep them busy all summer.
How to Make a Tire Swing
Tire swing tuturial for the adults to make. Fun for all ages of kids and teens.
DIY play kitchen from an entertainment center
Amazing DIY for adutls! Create a super cool play kitchen out of an old entertainment center!
Easy DIY Lego Table with Storage
Easy DIY using Ikea tables and Gorilla glue!
I hope this post has inspired you to come up with some new ideas to keep the kids busy. Get creative and have fun this summer!
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